Media Preparation Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,880 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | The Francis Crick Institute |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Media Preparation Technician
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
About the role
Every year the media preparation service at the Francis Crick Institute manufactures thousands of litres of research reagents, including culture media, buffers, microbiological plates and Drosophila (fruit fly) diet. You will assist in the smooth running of this crucial support function, formulating and dispensing reagents for use in research.
Working in a dedicated media lab at the Crick, your main duties will involve making up solutions and media for scientists to use in their laboratories and experiments to grow cells. You will be working closely with the team as well as scientists and other support services throughout the organisation. As you will be working with media, chemicals and consumables, strong attention to details is crucial to this role.
You will be joining a diversely experienced team, where you will be encouraged to grow and expand on your knowledge and experience. On the job training will be provided.
What you will be doing
As a Media Prep technician at the Crick, you will:
Producing, dispensing and sterilising products in a safe, accurate and reproducible method, following standard protocols
Maintaining a supply of chemicals and consumables
Operating equipment such as mixing vessels, autoclaves and analytical equipment
Keeping key laboratory records, databases and files up to date
Maintaining good operational state of key equipment and the working environment
Liaising with internal clients over their requirements and delivery schedules
About you
You will bring
Basic literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent)
Basic understanding of Chemistry (GCSE at grade A-C or equivalent)
Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as part of a team
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software especially Excel
Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: weronika.kucala@crick.ac.uk
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
About the role
Every year the media preparation service at the Francis Crick Institute manufactures thousands of litres of research reagents, including culture media, buffers, microbiological plates and Drosophila (fruit fly) diet. You will assist in the smooth running of this crucial support function, formulating and dispensing reagents for use in research.
Working in a dedicated media lab at the Crick, your main duties will involve making up solutions and media for scientists to use in their laboratories and experiments to grow cells. You will be working closely with the team as well as scientists and other support services throughout the organisation. As you will be working with media, chemicals and consumables, strong attention to details is crucial to this role.
You will be joining a diversely experienced team, where you will be encouraged to grow and expand on your knowledge and experience. On the job training will be provided.
What you will be doing
As a Media Prep technician at the Crick, you will:
Producing, dispensing and sterilising products in a safe, accurate and reproducible method, following standard protocols
Maintaining a supply of chemicals and consumables
Operating equipment such as mixing vessels, autoclaves and analytical equipment
Keeping key laboratory records, databases and files up to date
Maintaining good operational state of key equipment and the working environment
Liaising with internal clients over their requirements and delivery schedules
About you
You will bring
Basic literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent)
Basic understanding of Chemistry (GCSE at grade A-C or equivalent)
Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as part of a team
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software especially Excel
Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: weronika.kucala@crick.ac.uk